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Tuesday
Nov082016

Chad's Crappy Corner & Another 'Under $5' Gadget, His Theme For November.

Chad's theme for November as picked by our loyal Patreons is “gadgets $5 and under.” Chad only paid $5 for his gadget this week, but it seems like he got a bargain when he picked it up at the FIVE BELOW STORE. (It's on their website too, but you have to add $5 for shipping.) And it's on Amazon but for a lot more. Here's what Amazon says about Chad's Crappy gadget for this week, a Heli Ball Flying Helicopter Ball.

Here's what Amazon says about it: Heli Ball’s amazing hovering ball is easy to operate and fly. It comes fully assembled with no batteries required and ready to lift off to provide hours of fun!.This flying sphere elevate when it 'feels' a solid surface (E.g. Hand, Knee, Leg etc.) under it. You juggle it without touching it - like MAGIC! Suitable for indoor flight or outdoor without wind. It flies or levitate up to 15 feet and recharges from a USB. Comes with instructions.

 

And Chad's take. Chad thought it was a lot of fun for $5. He wasn't so sure if you have to pay more than ten. As you'll see in the video, you don't have too much control over what the Heli Ball goes. And it crashes often, but seems to survive pretty well. Chad's cat, Waffles, hated it. Watch the video to judge for yourself if it's a fun toy.

 

It's here on FiveBelow: https://www.fivebelow.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=heli+ball

 

It's not a Heli Ball, but looks very similar and has LED's and is under $11 on Amazon here:

http://amzn.to/2eHzW8j

 

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1596

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